Nacht

In 2009, Dutch cartoonist Aimée de Jongh launched Nacht, a wordless graphic novel that follows a lone man's surreal, nocturnal journey through a hauntingly beautiful, monochrome cityscape. Published as a single, self-contained issue, this atmospheric debut showcases de Jongh's striking, cinematic linework and her ability to tell a deeply emotional story without a single line of dialogue. It stands as a powerful early statement from a creator who would go on to become a celebrated voice in European comics, demonstrating her mastery of visual storytelling from the very start.